"It has been linked to inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve, likely triggered by a viral infection." Bell's palsy is generally not a serious condition, and most people make a full recovery.

Lil Nas X reveals struggle with sudden facial weakness, suspected to be Bell's palsy, while medical experts explain recovery ...

The Facial Paralysis and Rehabilitation Clinic treats a full range of facial nerve paralysis patients using the most advanced medical and surgical techniques. Our highly experienced staff includes ...

All were recruited within 10 days of the onset of acute peripheral facial paralysis. Paired sera were taken from the patients at their initial visit and 2 to 3 weeks later (convalescent phase).

Nerve damage A tingling or numb feeling ... Bell's palsy Bell's palsy is an acute episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. It may be preceded with a sense of numbness that begins abruptly ...

Currently completing the final rotation of her MS3 year, Bald has been deeply involved in clinical research on facial nerve paralysis. Under the mentorship of Benjamin Greene, M.D., an associate ...

Treatment of facial nerve weakness or paralysis caused by Bell's palsy, Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, facial nerve tumors, cancer treatment, ear disease, acoustic neuromas, facial trauma, temporal bone trauma ...

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition—a strategy that blocks a key ...

Electroneurography or Facial Nerve Testing Electroneurography evaluates acute facial nerve weakness due to Bell's palsy, traumatic injury, or disease. The test determines the percentage of degenerated ...

2005;24(2):97-101. In conclusion, this study indicates that VZV reactivation is an important cause of acute peripheral facial paralysis in children, especially those 6-15 years of age. Conversely ...